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    Spicy Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

    Published: Jan 11, 2017 · Modified: Jan 22, 2020 by Andrea

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    Awesomely healthy and fulfilling, this Spicy Sweet Potato and Kale Salad is packed with nutrients and both gluten-free and vegan.

    I haven't posted a salad recipe in a long time, so I thought, what better occasion than Veganuary to share with you this awesome warm Spicy sweet Potato and Kale salad?

    sweet potato and kale salad on a white plate

    This Spicy Sweet Potato and Kale salad is ready in just 15 min and requires only 6 ingredients to make:

    • sweet potato
    • kale
    • sesame seeds
    • pumpkin seeds
    • shichimi pepper
    • good extra virgin olive oil

    The spices and seeds bring this salad to the next level.

    I usually go for Japanese shichimi to get that extra spicy kick, but you'll be totally OK using a pinch of chilli powder or hot paprika.

    Smoked sea salt flakes, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds give a nice crunchiness, which contrasts very well with the soft sweet potato.

    extravirgin olive oil poured over the salad

    There are multiple reasons why I love this Sweet Potato and Kale salad:

    • it's heart-warming
    • wintery
    • effortlessly easy to make
    • has a great crunchy texture
    • it's super versatile
    • it's vegan and gluten-free

    When I'm not simply enjoying it on its own, I like to serve this salad with soft-boiled eggs, roasted chicken or grilled fish ( king prawns also work amazingly well), but experiment with what you like.

    You can also keep it vegetarian by throwing in some chickpeas or quinoa, or topping it with a poached egg ( my favourite way).

    This dish is incredibly simple to make, and I recommend it for anyone looking for a quick, light and fulfilling meal!

    sweet potato and kale salad on a white plate

    Did you make this recipe?

    Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!

    Healthy and fulfilling, this Spicy Sweet Potato and Kale Salad is packed with nutrients, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan - The perfect warm salad to enjoy on a chilled day. Recipe from The Petite Cook - www.thepetitecook.com
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    Spicy Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

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    Awesomely healthy and fulfilling, this Spicy Sweet Potato and Kale Salad is packed with nutrients and both gluten-free and vegan.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Serving: 1
    Author: Andrea Soranidis

    Ingredients

    • 1 large sweet potato, peleed and cubed
    • 150 g kale leaves, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
    • ½ teaspoon shichimi pepper, or chili powder
    • smoked sea salt flakes, or regular sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    • Arrange the sweet potato cubes in a steamer and steam for 7 minutes
    • Add in chopped kale and steam for a further 3-4 minutes
    • In a large bowl, add in cooked sweet potato and kale, then fold in sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, smoked sea salt flakes and shichimi pepper.
    • Arrange on a serving plate, season with a glug of extra virgin olive oil and serve
    Did you try this recipe? Tag @thepetitecook or use the hashtag #thepetitecook - Looking at your pictures makes my day!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

     

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    1. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet says

      January 13, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      Wow that looks beyond lovely, and so colorful. Definitely a good way to distribute in front of others.

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      • Andrea says

        January 16, 2017 at 10:48 am

        Thank you so much Michelle! Yes, this salad is a totally fool-proof crowd-pleaser 🙂

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    2. Lucy @ BakingQueen74 says

      January 11, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      Your salad looks so fresh and light and ideal for Veganuary as well as healthy intentions for the year ahead. Will try this, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Katherine Hackworthy says

      January 11, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      What a lovely salad. It's perfect for Veganuary and I love the addition of the seeds. Yum!

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